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Recipes for Strawberry Season!

Strawberry season is sweet but short! Don’t sleep on these local treats while they are in season.

The Co-op offers fresh organic strawberries from a variety of local farms.

Try a few new recipes featuring strawberries this summer.

The Recipes

Peach and Strawberry Bruschetta

Simple and elegant, this mouthwatering appetizer is a cinch to make.

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Balsamic-Glazed Strawberries

Tangy sweet balsamic sauce complements fresh strawberries atop ice cream, yogurt, or pound cake for a spectacular dessert.

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bowl of balsamic glazed strawberries served with yogurt

Fresh Berry Cream Tartlets

These cute little tarts are perfect portions for dessert, and the berries on top glisten like little gems. A pecan and maple crust is like a crunchy cookie, and a perfect foil for the rich crème fraîche and juicy berries.

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Mixed Berry Crumble

Serve this warm with a scoop of ice cream and you can't miss. Vary the flavors of this classic crumble by changing the balance of berries. Substitute a gluten-free flour blend if you prefer.

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mixed berry crumbles served in individual ramekins

Raspberries, blueberries, and cherries, oh my!

raspberries scattered on a white background with a sprig from a raspberry bush

When strawberry season winds down, raspberries, blueberries, and cherries take center stage!

To complement our popular recipe collection for strawberries, we offer this collection of recipes for your continued berry enjoyment.

the word local spelled out using blueberries and raspberries

As the summer harvest progresses, check out our selection of local berries for quality fruits picked ripe at the farm and delivered fresh to our stores.

Kicking off the season are blueberries from Cooperativa Tierra y Libertad, a Whatcom County farmworker cooperative growing transitional berries. Transitional means the cooperative is using 100% organic farming practices during the three-year process of gaining organic certification.

informational sign about cooperativa tierra y libertad local farmworker cooperative and their local organic blueberries and raspberries

The Recipes

Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

By Alissa Segersten

No better time to make this delicious dairy-free ice cream. This ice cream is rich with the subtle flavor of coconut milk!

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Natural Vegan Blueberry Jam

By Dreena Burton

This natural vegan blueberry jam is sweetened with only berries and dates. The dates also help thicken the jam, along with ground chia seeds. Try making it with your favorite summer berries!

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